Irom Sharmila
The Music of Politics
A band with quiet ambition that features a stand-up comic, a Bollywood lyricist and a seasoned alternative musician is like a house of cards waiting to crash. But Aisi Taisi Democracy is a brilliant act you may never have heard of
Will the Real Irom Sharmila Stand Up?
The political activist’s poetry suggests that in many ways, she is now a victim of her own sacrifices
Just Another Massacre
Sinam Ongbi Chandrajini lost two young sons and a sister when Assam Rifles personnel arbitrarily opened fire on civilians in Malom in 2000. It was the horror of this incident that led Irom Sharmila to begin her fast against AFSPA
Irom in Her Soul
Theatre artiste Ojas SV has taken Irom Sharmila’s story to 15 states with her moving solo production
Iron Lady of Manipur
Irom Sharmila believes a book has power. She’s right, the story of her life does carry the power to torment our conscience.
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